Definition of Malard
Mal"lard (?), n. [F. malari,fr.
mâle male + -art =-ard. See Male,
a., and -ard.] 1.
(Zoöl.) A drake; the male of Anas
boschas.
2. (Zoöl.) A large wild duck
(Anas boschas) inhabiting both America and Europe. The
domestic duck has descended from this species. Called also
greenhead.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- A common and widespread dabbling duck, Anas platyrhynchos, whose male has a distinctive dark green head.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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